Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg is a dietary supplement by Vital Nutrients with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for osteoarthritis, joint pain and stiffness, cartilage support.Based on those ingredients, 170 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are D-Glucosamine Sulfate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg by Vital Nutrients
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: D-glucosamine sulfate at 750 mg per capsule. Glucosamine is an amino sugar your body naturally makes and uses to build and repair cartilage in your joints.
The inactive ingredients are cellulose, magnesium silicate, and ascorbyl palmitate — standard capsule fillers and stabilizers.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Glucosamine sulfate is likely effective for osteoarthritis, the wear-and-tear joint damage that causes pain and stiffness. For other uses — aging skin, back pain, cancer, and fatty liver disease — the evidence isn't established in our data.
If you're considering it for osteoarthritis, that's where the science supports it most.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Taken by mouth, glucosamine is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are mild digestive complaints: bloating, constipation, cramps, diarrhea, heartburn, and nausea.
Rare serious side effects have been reported. There is also some concern about allergic reactions, particularly in people with sensitivities; one review found hypersensitivity reactions accounted for the majority of reported adverse events, ranging from mild (itching, hives) to severe (breathing trouble, low blood pressure), and anaphylaxis was rare.
A few cases of asthma flare-ups with glucosamine-chondroitin products have been reported. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Check with your pharmacist before starting if you take warfarin or another blood thinner, chemotherapy agents (topoisomerase II inhibitors like etoposide or doxorubicin), blood sugar medications, or acetaminophen regularly. The blood thinner interaction is the most serious.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Glucosamine sulfate is a straightforward option if you have osteoarthritis and want to support joint cartilage. The main caution is if you take a blood thinner — especially warfarin — or chemotherapy drugs; talk to your pharmacist before adding this.
Digestive side effects are common but usually mild. Pregnancy and breastfeeding require a conversation with your doctor first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2024.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Vital Nutrients |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 693465414118 |
| Net contents | 120 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 314031 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg by Vital Nutrients, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| D-Glucosamine Sulfate | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Silicate, Ascorbyl Palmitate
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Storage
Store sealed in a cool dry place
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children
Use only if safety seal is intact
Warning If pregnant, consult your physician before taking.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendations Take 2 capsules twice daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Formulation
Excludes coatings, binders, gluten (wheat, rye, barley), milk/dairy (casein, whey), soy protein, egg protein, sugar. Verified by independent testing
Raw materials and finished products are independently tested by U.S. labs.
General Statements
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg by Vital Nutrients label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg by Vital Nutrients
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Serving size2 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.
D-Glucosamine Sulfate
Interacts with170 drugs
Glucosamine is a natural compound found in cartilage and joint fluid, and it is one of the most popular supplements for osteoarthritis, especially of...
D-Glucosamine Sulfate monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Silicate, Ascorbyl Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg by Vital Nutrients Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate by Vital Nutrients does interact with several medications, and the most serious concern is with warfarin (a blood thinner).
Glucosamine may increase warfarin's effects and raise your bleeding and bruising risk. Two case reports documented significant increases in blood-thinning strength (INR) in patients who were previously stable on warfarin when they added glucosamine/chondroitin combinations.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
You'll also want to flag this with your doctor if you take topoisomerase II inhibitors (chemotherapy drugs like etoposide or doxorubicin), as theory suggests glucosamine might reduce their effectiveness — though this hasn't been seen in humans yet. For blood sugar medications, the concern is minor; despite earlier worries, glucosamine is unlikely to interfere with how they work.
Similarly, if you take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain, there are anecdotal reports it might reduce pain control when combined with glucosamine, though this is also a minor interaction.
Altogether, these interactions span 169 individual medications. Run your exact prescriptions through the medication checker on this page before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg interact with 170 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. D-Glucosamine Sulfate
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateWarfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
Glucosamine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin and increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateWarfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
Glucosamine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin and increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Warfarin Sodium interactionDaunorubicin CitrateDaunoXome
How Daunorubicin Citrate interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateTopoisomerase Ii Inhibitors Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically glucosamine may induce resistance to topoisomerase II inhibitors.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Daunorubicin Citrate interactionDaunorubicin HydrochlorideCerubidine
How Daunorubicin Hydrochloride interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateTopoisomerase Ii Inhibitors Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically glucosamine may induce resistance to topoisomerase II inhibitors.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Daunorubicin Hydrochloride interactionDaunorubicin, CytarabineVyxeos
How Daunorubicin, Cytarabine interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateTopoisomerase Ii Inhibitors Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically glucosamine may induce resistance to topoisomerase II inhibitors.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Daunorubicin, Cytarabine interactionDoxorubicinAdriamycin, Caelyx, Doxil, Myocet, Rubex
How Doxorubicin interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateTopoisomerase Ii Inhibitors Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically glucosamine may induce resistance to topoisomerase II inhibitors.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Doxorubicin interactionEpirubicinEllence
How Epirubicin interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateTopoisomerase Ii Inhibitors Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically glucosamine may induce resistance to topoisomerase II inhibitors.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Epirubicin interactionEtoposideEtopophos, VePesid, VP16
How Etoposide interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateTopoisomerase Ii Inhibitors Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically glucosamine may induce resistance to topoisomerase II inhibitors.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Etoposide interactionIdarubicinIdamycin
How Idarubicin interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateTopoisomerase Ii Inhibitors Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically glucosamine may induce resistance to topoisomerase II inhibitors.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Idarubicin interactionIrinotecanCamptosar, Onivyde
How Irinotecan interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateTopoisomerase Ii Inhibitors Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically glucosamine may induce resistance to topoisomerase II inhibitors.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Irinotecan interactionIrinotecan Hydrochloride
How Irinotecan Hydrochloride interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateTopoisomerase Ii Inhibitors Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically glucosamine may induce resistance to topoisomerase II inhibitors.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Irinotecan Hydrochloride interactionMitoxantroneNovantrone
How Mitoxantrone interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateTopoisomerase Ii Inhibitors Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically glucosamine may induce resistance to topoisomerase II inhibitors.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Mitoxantrone interactionTeniposideVumon
How Teniposide interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateTopoisomerase Ii Inhibitors Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically glucosamine may induce resistance to topoisomerase II inhibitors.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Teniposide interactionTopotecanHycamtin
How Topotecan interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateTopoisomerase Ii Inhibitors Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically glucosamine may induce resistance to topoisomerase II inhibitors.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Topotecan interactionValrubicinValstar
How Valrubicin interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateTopoisomerase Ii Inhibitors Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically glucosamine may induce resistance to topoisomerase II inhibitors.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Valrubicin interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Despite initial concerns, it is unlikely that glucosamine will interfere with the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Acarbose interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
Acetaminophen might interfere with the activity of glucosamine sulfate by interacting with the sulfate portion.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
Acetaminophen might interfere with the activity of glucosamine sulfate by interacting with the sulfate portion.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
Acetaminophen might interfere with the activity of glucosamine sulfate by interacting with the sulfate portion.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
Acetaminophen might interfere with the activity of glucosamine sulfate by interacting with the sulfate portion.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
Acetaminophen might interfere with the activity of glucosamine sulfate by interacting with the sulfate portion.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
Acetaminophen might interfere with the activity of glucosamine sulfate by interacting with the sulfate portion.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
Acetaminophen might interfere with the activity of glucosamine sulfate by interacting with the sulfate portion.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
Acetaminophen might interfere with the activity of glucosamine sulfate by interacting with the sulfate portion.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
Acetaminophen might interfere with the activity of glucosamine sulfate by interacting with the sulfate portion.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
Acetaminophen might interfere with the activity of glucosamine sulfate by interacting with the sulfate portion.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
Acetaminophen might interfere with the activity of glucosamine sulfate by interacting with the sulfate portion.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
Acetaminophen might interfere with the activity of glucosamine sulfate by interacting with the sulfate portion.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
Acetaminophen might interfere with the activity of glucosamine sulfate by interacting with the sulfate portion.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-glucosamine SulfateAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
Acetaminophen might interfere with the activity of glucosamine sulfate by interacting with the sulfate portion.
Read the full D-glucosamine Sulfate + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
D-Glucosamine Sulfate
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Glucosamine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin and increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
In two individual case reports, glucosamine/chondroitin combinations were associated with a significant increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in patients previously stabilized on warfarin. In one case, the increase in INR occurred only after tripling the dose of a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement from 500 mg/400 mg daily to 1500/1200 mg daily. Additionally, 20 voluntary case reports to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) have linked glucosamine plus chondroitin with increased INR, bruising, and bleeding in patients who were also taking warfarin. There have also been 20 additional case reports to the World Health Organization (WHO) that link glucosamine alone to increased INR in patients taking warfarin. The mechanism of this interaction is unclear. Glucosamine is a small component of heparin, but is not thought to have anticoagulant activity; however, animal research suggests that it might have antiplatelet activity.
Topoisomerase Ii Inhibitors
Theoretically glucosamine may induce resistance to topoisomerase II inhibitors.
In vitro research suggests that glucosamine might induce resistance to etoposide (VP16, VePesid) and doxorubicin (Adriamycin) by reducing inhibition of topoisomerase II, an enzyme required for DNA replication in tumor cells. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Others)
Acetaminophen might interfere with the activity of glucosamine sulfate by interacting with the sulfate portion.
Anecdotal reports suggest that adding glucosamine to an acetaminophen regimen might decrease pain control in patients with osteoarthritis. Some research suggests that the sulfate portion of glucosamine sulfate might contribute to its effect in osteoarthritis. Since acetaminophen metabolism requires sulfur and reduces serum sulfate concentrations, acetaminophen could theoretically interfere with the action of glucosamine sulfate. Conversely, the administration of sulfate could theoretically decrease the effectiveness of acetaminophen in sulfate-deficient people by increasing its clearance.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Despite initial concerns, it is unlikely that glucosamine will interfere with the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
In vitro and animal research has suggested that glucosamine might increase insulin resistance or decrease insulin production. This has raised concerns that taking glucosamine might worsen diabetes and decrease the effectiveness of diabetes drugs. However, clinical research suggests that glucosamine does not have adverse effects on blood glucose or glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) in healthy, obese, or type 2 diabetes patients.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Veg-Source Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg, from the product label.
Vital Nutrients
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- Vital Nutrients
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- 45 Kenneth Dooley Drive
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- Middleton
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- 06457
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The 58 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Glucosamine 58 references
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